Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,046 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,126 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 43 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 790 mm | 201 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 425 L | 246 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |